Physical therapist Nate Riess discusses the acute and chronic causes of foot pain and explains when physical therapy is an effective treatment.| Summit Orthopedics
Here are a few simple ways from our Summit expert to make sure that your back pain is not connected to your losing muscle mass.| Summit Orthopedics
Preventative measures may not be able to ward off back pain completely, but knowing proper lifting techniques can certainly protect you from an avoidable back injury. We’ve got tips to keep your back injury-free the next time heavy lifting is on your agenda.| Summit Orthopedics
Hand and upper extremity surgeon Dr. Parisi explains trigger finger, discusses the causes of this condition, and describes how it is diagnosed.| Summit Orthopedics
You reach out to grasp a doorknob, and feel a sudden pain at the base of your thumb. Could this be a symptom of thumb arthritis? Thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis in the hand, and is caused when the cartilage in the thumb joint begins to erode.| Summit Orthopedics
Sprinkler systems may seem like a common-sense way to cool down during a marathon race, but Dr. Voight explains that the superficial coolness provided by a sprinkler can increase the risk of heat illness.| Summit Orthopedics
As sports grow in popularity and more young athletes focus on a single sport, we are seeing an increase in overuse injuries like Little Leaguer’s elbow. We explain the treatment options for this painful condition.| Summit Orthopedics
Physical therapy manager Nate Riess explains what happens in a physical therapy appointment and provides tips to help you select your therapist.| Summit Orthopedics
Our hands are complex and essential tools. This overview explains the anatomy of the hand, and the structures that make our hands such dependable helpers.| Summit Orthopedics
If you are a runner, running a marathon may be on your bucket list. We share some advice for you to consider before you commit to your first marathon.| Summit Orthopedics
Get to know fellowship-trained Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. and learn about her background and appraoch.| Summit Orthopedics
Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., is a sports medicine surgeon who focuses on helping active people with knee, hip, or shoulder problems.| Summit Orthopedics